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2020 Vision: An Unexpected Year in Review2020 has been a year like no other. We began the year at ICR with our mission in focus, seeking to honor Jesus by sharing His glorious work in creation. We also started the year anticipating a greater...Jesus Christ, Our Savior and CreatorBeautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I love Thee; truly I’d serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown! The Lord Jesus truly is the light of our soul,...Rogue Moths Didn't Start Out That WayButterflies and moths fluttering around a flower are a beautiful sight. They innocently lap up nectar and float on the wind. Countless plants depend on the pollination that occurs during their feeding. One...The Fossils Still Say No: The Cambrian ExplosionThe modern theory of evolution has its roots in Charles Darwin’s 1859 book On the Origin of Species, in which he proposed the fundamental conjecture that “all the organic beings which have...Osteostracans Aren't AncestorsAnd the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 states that man became a “living soul”...Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?Scott Arledge and Brian Thomas, Ph.D. “The odds that we are in base reality is one in billions,” says famed inventor Elon Musk.1 He reasons that if humans continue the...Volunteering God's Creation Truth“Welcome to the ICR Discovery Center!” Kerry greets the guests with a smile as they walk into the exhibit hall. “Is this your first time here?” Over the last year or so, Kerry...Dr. Henry M. Morris III: A Kingdom-Focused LifeDr. Henry M. Morris III has been at the heart of the Institute for Creation Research’s ministry work for decades, using his gifts as a leader, speaker, and writer to proclaim the truth of God’s...How Do I Prepare for Creation Ministry?Many of today’s creation researchers can testify that information from the Institute for Creation Research sparked a burning, lifelong passion for creation ministry. Based on messages we receive,...December, Winter Weather, and WashingtonWintry-mix weather dominated Christmas night in 1776 as General George Washington and his boat-ferried troops crossed the Delaware River to surprise the British and Hessian mercenary forces encamped...Perhaps Today!When I was a young boy, I remember a small, humble plaque that hung on the wall in my grandfather’s ICR office directly opposite his desk. Painted in brown with ivory-colored words, it boldly...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>What is ICR’s mission? Why are volunteers vital to our ministry? How do you prepare for creation ministry? What legacy does Dr. Henry M. Morris III leave behind as he retires from ICR leadership? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the December 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12516] [MACRO aaf_article, 12517] [MACRO aaf_article, 12518] [MACRO aaf_article, 12519] [MACRO aaf_article, 12520] [MACRO aaf_article, 12521] [MACRO aaf_article, 12522] [MACRO aaf_article, 12523] [MACRO aaf_article, 12524] [MACRO aaf_article, 12525] [MACRO aaf_article, 12526]
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Creation by DesignTake a quick look at the hummingbird pictured below. This tiny bird’s wings beat from 50 to 80 times per second—a testimony to God’s incredible design, caught in a split-second of...The Power of the Next Idea“Our task is to fundamentally change the way people understand biology by constructing a completely new theory of biological design that incorporates recent discoveries and respects the biblical...Soft Tissue Fossils Reveal Incriminating TrendsIn December 2019, the journal Expert Review of Proteomics published a paper I authored with Stephen Taylor titled “Proteomes of the past: the pursuit of proteins in paleontology.”1...Paleontology Confirms a Late Cenozoic N-Q Flood BoundaryJeffrey P. Tomkins, Ph.D., and Tim Clarey, Ph.D. Extensive rock record research performed by ICR geologist Dr. Tim Clarey across four continents has revealed that the sedimentary strata laid...Claims of 100-Million-Year-Old Bacteria UnfoundedEvolutionary scientists recently claimed to have discovered bacteria that are 101.5 million years old. In 2010 researchers collected deep-sea sediment cores in the South Pacific as part of the Integrated...Science vs. Falsely Called KnowledgeGuard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith....Hummingbirds by DesignZoologists have wonder and appreciation for the animals they investigate, whether the creatures fly through air, swim in water, or walk on land. Stanford University biologist Vadim Pavlov stated it...How Can You Refute Evolution?Darwinian evolution promotes a mantra that “all creatures great and small—natural processes made them all.” Just one creature somehow became all others. Textbooks reassure students...Mayflower Pilgrims, Simian DNA, and Straw MenBoth the Mayflower Pilgrims and biblical creationists are unjustly targeted for straw man vilifications using misleading, false accusations. A straw man fallacy occurs when a critic disagrees with someone...Thankful RemembranceWe all have so much to be thankful for. Even after such a trying year, we must admit that God has been so very good to us. The Lord has not only shown us infinite mercy and grace by forgiving our sins,...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>Where can we see God’s engineering? What is ICR’s new scientific theory? How do hummingbirds reveal God’s design? How can you refute evolution? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the November 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12466] [MACRO aaf_article, 12467] [MACRO aaf_article, 12468] [MACRO aaf_article, 12469] [MACRO aaf_article, 12470] [MACRO aaf_article, 12471] [MACRO aaf_article, 12472] [MACRO aaf_article, 12473] [MACRO aaf_article, 12474] [MACRO aaf_article, 12475]
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Best Laid PlansHave you ever experienced the disappointment of changed plans? You carefully arrange the details, anticipate the event, and look forward to the fulfillment of your expectations. But then the long-awaited...Casting the VisionEach workday morning, the Institute for Creation Research staff meets for a time of devotion and prayer. Dr. Brian Thomas recently led our group and related how God’s hand and perfect timing played...ICR Paleoclimate Research ContinuesBecause the Genesis Flood caused the Ice Age,1 studies of Earth's past climate, or paleoclimatology, have long been a focus of the Institute for Creation Research’s research programs....Lava Flows Disqualify Lake Spillover Canyon TheoryThere has been considerable debate among scientists over the origin of Grand Canyon. We all agree it was formed by the removal of some 1,000 cubic miles of sediment and rock, leaving a canyon 277 miles...An Old Friend Came HomeYears ago, an attendee at an ICR Back to Genesis seminar approached me with a fossil he and his daughter had found while on a hike in Washington State. It was obviously petrified wood, which is common...New Testament Upholds Created Kind StasisThe opening chapter of Genesis makes a significant and scientifically accurate statement concerning the fixity of created kinds. During the creation week, we repeatedly read the phrase that every type...ICR Discovery Center's First Anniversary Celebration!The ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History recently celebrated the first anniversary of its grand opening. To commemorate this milestone, the staff of our Dallas museum planned six days...Why Mosquitoes Attack: Mystery SolvedIt’s late evening. You’re relaxing on the backyard deck when suddenly they find you. Mosquitoes! One way they locate you is by tracking the carbon dioxide (CO2) in your breath. Does this...Leviathan: Legend, Croc, or Something Else?In Job 41, God points Job’s attention to a terrifying animal called leviathan. It’s clear this was a real creature, but what was it? Bible commentaries often call leviathan a crocodile....Food Web Ecology Corroborates ScriptureReal-world ecology supports the Bible’s trustworthiness. Accordingly, how creatures get and use food matches how Scripture describes our world.1-3 Food energy is one of life’s...Abound in This GraceOne of the strongest exhortations for Christian giving is found in Paul’s encouragement to the believers in Corinth. In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul praised the example set by the Macedonian churches...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>What is ICR’s vision for the next chapter of creation ministry? Why do mosquitoes attack humans? How did we celebrate the first anniversary of the ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History? Was leviathan a legend or a real creature? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the October 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12415] [MACRO aaf_article, 12416] [MACRO aaf_article, 12417] [MACRO aaf_article, 12418] [MACRO aaf_article, 12419] [MACRO aaf_article, 12420] [MACRO aaf_article, 12421] [MACRO aaf_article, 12422] [MACRO aaf_article, 12423] [MACRO aaf_article, 12424] [MACRO aaf_article, 12425]
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God's Mysterious WaysHave you ever found yourself wondering what God was up to? When life took an unexpected turn, you may have gone through difficult circumstances. Or perhaps you encountered situations that just didn’t...Dr. Randy Guliuzza, ICR’s New President and Chief.,.The Bible is full of stories of God using day-to-day activities to position people to accomplish His will. David was shepherding when Samuel called for him and anointed him as king. A woman drawing...Plants Model Continuous Environmental TrackingAll plants and animals were divinely engineered with innate systems of adaptation that track various aspects of their environment and respond accordingly—an internal ability known as continuous...A Xiphactinus Dig: Excavating Clues to Noah's FloodA fossil dig team was just finishing its last day of excavating a two-meter-long extinct fish on a private ranch in Kansas. As dusk began to settle on the prairie’s badlands, two team members...Amber Insect Fossils Still GlowFossilized tree resin is called amber. Its translucent sheen and natural beauty have been appreciated for centuries. Amber is mentioned four times in Scripture, such as in Ezekiel 1:4: Then I looked,...Happy Anniversary to the ICR Discovery Center for Scien.,.September 2, 2020, marks the ICR Discovery Center’s first anniversary. We’re celebrating the occasion with extra-special offerings for guests who visit during the first week of September...Comets: Signs of YouthA comet in the night sky is an awe-inspiring sight (Figure 1). People throughout history have sometimes seen comets as portents of doom. However, God warned the people of Israel not to fear such signs...Did Someone Really Find Noah's Ark?I recall a tough conversation with a skeptical student after speaking on creation and the Flood at a Christian school. This young man insisted he would never believe the Genesis Flood unless someone...Matthew Maury's Paths of the SeaToday’s oceanography and meteorology owe a great debt to Matthew Maury. He exemplified the biblical principle that whatever we do, we should do it “to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians...One Generation AwayIn 1967, Ronald Reagan delivered one of the most memorable lines of his storied career: “Freedom…is never more than one generation away from extinction.”1 The truth of...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>What's the story behind ICR's new President? What milestone are we celebrating this month at the ICR Discovery Center? How do comets affirm recent creation? Did someone really find Noah’s Ark? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the September 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12360] [MACRO aaf_article, 12361] [MACRO aaf_article, 12362] [MACRO aaf_article, 12363] [MACRO aaf_article, 12364] [MACRO aaf_article, 12365] [MACRO aaf_article, 12366] [MACRO aaf_article, 12367] [MACRO aaf_article, 12368] [MACRO aaf_article, 12369]
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Moving Forward with a New ICR LeaderAs the Institute for Creation Research celebrates 50 years of ministry, we’re also experiencing a significant transition. Dr. Henry M. Morris III will retire as Chief Executive Officer in October...Insight for Today from an Old PrayerWhat is wonderful about the Bible is that it is always relevant to any generation in any culture. Christians have also been blessed by reading many of the thoughts and prayers enlightened by biblical...Deep Water Coals Discovery Supports FloodRecent geological discoveries are defying standard uniformitarian explanations. First there was the massive Whopper Sand found in the deep water of the Gulf of Mexico.1 Then there was the...Is Creation Evidence Ambiguous?Is evidence for creation ambiguous? Could an honest seeker of truth reasonably conclude there is no God? Is the evolutionary old-earth story a reasonable inference from the scientific data? The...Biological Bounceback at Mount St. HelensEarly one bright Sunday morning, Mount St. Helens looked as picturesque as it had for hundreds of years. Suddenly, an earthquake shook loose the north side of the mountain. This uncorked a torrent of...Human Activity and Vertebrate Evolutionary HistoryGod gave humans a dominion mandate1 and expects us to exercise responsible stewardship “over all the earth.”2 After the Flood, God reaffirmed the mandate in Genesis...The ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History Up.,.Plan your trip at ICRdiscoverycenter.org, where you’ll find ticket information, discounted rates for nearby hotels, and links to other family-friendly attractions in the Dallas area. You’ll...Believe Anywayby Scott Arledge and Brian Thomas, Ph.D. Some within the creation community make the claim that they would believe God’s Word about the age of the universe even if all the evidence pointed...Why Don't Raindrops Bomb Butterfly Wings?Okay, I admit most folks have probably not thought to ask this creation question. But a bigger question gets answered when we examine the fantastic butterfly features that counter the force of falling...Sentinels Are Needed in Perilous TimesWatch out! Dangers lurk everywhere—these are surely perilous times.1 One of the apologetics-exhorting themes in Jude’s epistle is the need to beware of—and to forewarn others...'Doing Business' in Good Times and BadNo doubt many of you, like me, have been earnestly looking for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. He called all believers to be godly “salt” and “light” in this sin-darkened...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>Have you heard about ICR’s new President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Randy Guliuzza? What can we learn from an old prayer? Is creation evidence ambiguous? What are people saying about their experience at the ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the August 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12288] [MACRO aaf_article, 12289] [MACRO aaf_article, 12290] [MACRO aaf_article, 12291] [MACRO aaf_article, 12292] [MACRO aaf_article, 12293] [MACRO aaf_article, 12294] [MACRO aaf_article, 12295] [MACRO aaf_article, 12296] [MACRO aaf_article, 12297] [MACRO aaf_article, 12298]
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The Good in a Season of WaitingWe’re halfway through the year, and in some ways it feels like we’ve been stuck for months. We’ve all spent a lot of time waiting. Waiting for COVID-19 to pass, for isolation to end....Precious Promises and the Sufficiency of God's WordHis divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious...ICR Events: Same Message, New MethodsWhen coronavirus restrictions shut down ICR’s scheduled events, we had to rapidly change strategies to get the biblical creation message to people sheltering at home. Our events, communications,...Salt Deposits Confirm the Pre-Flood PangaeaDebate exists over the pre-Flood continental configuration, with some creation scientists advocating for an initial supercontinent called Rodinia centered at the South Pole.1 ICR scientists,...Revisiting the Isochron Age Model, Part 2Last month’s article explored initial problems with the isochron age model, which has been the standard radioisotope dating method.1 We will now dive even deeper into the isochron dating...Tully Monster Has the Last Laugh on EvolutionThe pre-Flood world was teeming with some pretty amazing animals. Then the Flood came, rapidly burying and entombing trillions of creatures in sediments that lithified into rocks such as shale, limestone,...Evolution's Death Versus Jesus' DeathCancer took the life of both my dad and a friend in the last several months. Death certainly injects misery into the joys of life. I know we must die, for “the wages of sin is death” (Romans...Walton's Cosmic Temple Is a House of CardsA series of books and videos by Dr. John Walton, an Old Testament theologian at Wheaton College, has made a huge splash in the evangelical community in recent years, with considerable pushback from...Why Do I Believe in Recent Creation?A student recently asked what I believe about the age of the earth. I replied that at one time I felt absolutely certain that the world was billions of years old. I even wrote a song that mentioned...God's Grassroots ProvisionIn times of calamity and crisis, it’s easy to question whether life makes sense—or, more accurately, how God is making ultimate sense of everything.1,2 Unsurprisingly, fallen...Encouraging Notes During the StormWithout a doubt, the global spread of COVID-19 has forced most of us to make major adjustments to our daily routines. Whether the stay-at-home mandates and the economic collapse that followed were a...Full versions of current and previous Acts & Facts can be viewed online in PDF format using the free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.
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[body_edit] =>Where can we find hope during times of waiting? How has ICR reached a new global audience? How does evolution conflict with the Bible's teaching about sin? And why should we believe in recent creation? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the July 2020 issue of Acts & Facts! [MACRO aaf_article, 12209] [MACRO aaf_article, 12210] [MACRO aaf_article, 12211] [MACRO aaf_article, 12212] [MACRO aaf_article, 12213] [MACRO aaf_article, 12214] [MACRO aaf_article, 12215] [MACRO aaf_article, 12216] [MACRO aaf_article, 12217] [MACRO aaf_article, 12218] [MACRO aaf_article, 12219]
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